The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Dortmund will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Antwerp for Dortmund every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Antwerp to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £422.
Distance: 215 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £616 Average Price |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 47m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Antwerp to Dortmund train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:45 Antwerp | 5h00 | 09:45 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Antwerp | 4h29 | 11:14 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Antwerp | 4h45 | 12:04 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Antwerp | 4h58 | 12:43 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:45 Antwerp | 4h58 | 14:43 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Dortmund
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:18 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Antwerp to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Antwerp and Dortmund from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCB
FAQs: Antwerp to Dortmund train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp and Dortmund
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- S&E Café
- S&E Imbiss
- Subway
- Kleimann
- Linus
- Teheran
- Ringhotel Drees
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Hotel Fürst garden
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Westermanns Deli
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Ringhotel Drees
- La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen
- Hotel Neuhaus
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Strobels
- Rosenterassen
- Óla Kalá
- Imbiss Futterluke
- Pizzeria Puzzle
- Side Döner
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